Charles Wiggins passed from this life at his home in Collierville, TN at the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 23 days.
Mr. Wiggins was born in Hardeman County, May 22, 1947, to Neely Elliot and Sadie Lucille Vaughn Wiggins. He served in the National Guard and the US Army. Mr. Wiggins retired from Coors Brewing Company as head brewer after 33 years of service. He enjoyed metal detecting, wood carving, ministry, going to church and his family. He ‘loved Jesus and wanted everyone to know Him.’ He was reared in the Hornsby area and moved to Memphis in 1967 and was a member of Bethany Christian Church.
Mr. Wiggins leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Sue Naylor; a son, Jeff Wiggins and his wife Tricia of Lynchburg, VA; a sister, Mary Sue Cooksey of Hornsby; a brother, Larry Neal Wiggins, of Hornsby; and two grandchildren, Keegan and Colin Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family requests memorials be sent to Operation Smile [secure.operationsmile.org] or Bethany Christian Church, 421 Bethany Rd., Eads, TN 38028.
